Detroit Lions Could Spark Wild NFL Draft With Third Overall Pick

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“The Detroit Lions make their selection with the third pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, and they choose…”

Chaos?

With LSU quarterback Joe Burrow and Ohio State edge rusher Chase Young leading the way, the Detroit Lions, holding the No. 3 pick, introduce a level of unpredictability in the upcoming NFL Draft, scheduled to take place virtually on April 23.

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Cincinnati Bengals appear to have a strong focus on selecting Burrow as the first overall pick. Burrow, who hails from Ohio, has overwhelming -7000 odds in his favor.

Before transferring to another team, Young was Burrow’s teammate at OSU. Currently, Young has -1200 odds to be selected as the second pick, which belongs to the Washington Redskins.

The odds on DraftKings Sportsbook are even more certain: Burrow being selected first is at a staggering -10,000, while Young being chosen at No. 2 is at -2000.

Regrettably, Michigan sports enthusiasts will not be able to engage in betting on the draft due to the closure of Detroit’s three casinos until the end of the month and the absence of legal online sports betting options.

A long list of Detroit Lions NFL Draft busts

Following that is Detroit, known for its notorious lack of success, particularly when it comes to draft day.

The Lions had not selected a player at such a high position in the draft since 2010, when they chose defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh from Nebraska as the second overall pick.

The recent pick marked the end of an astonishing nine-year streak during which Detroit made a total of eight selections within the top 10.

Either the first five picks turned out to be disappointments or they failed to significantly alter the course of the franchise.

They were present.

• In 2002, Oregon’s quarterback Joey Harrington was ranked as the third overall pick.
• In 2003, Michigan State’s wide receiver, Charles Rogers, was selected as the second overall pick.
• In 2004, the 7th overall pick in the NFL Draft was Texas’ wide receiver, Roy Williams.
• In 2005, the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft was Mike Williams, a wide receiver from the University of Southern California (USC).
• In the 2006 NFL Draft, Florida State linebacker Ernie Sims was selected as the 9th overall pick.

Calvin Johnson, a wide receiver from Georgia Tech (No. 2 in 2007), Matthew Stafford, a quarterback from Georgia (No. 1 in 2009), and Suh have collectively accumulated a total of 12 Pro Bowl appearances, solidifying their successful careers within the group’s final three members.

However, the Lions find themselves once again at the pinnacle of the draft, despite having only secured a single playoff victory since 1957.

Sportsbooks point to Okudah for Lions

Ohio State cornerback Jeffrey Okudah, a member of the 2017 Buckeyes, is the clear frontrunner for the No. 3 position.

As a junior, Okudah teamed up with Young to form a formidable scarlet and gray defense. In his debut year as a starter, he managed to secure three interceptions.

Okudah is listed as +130 to go third according to FanDuel, while DraftKings has him at +110.

Since 1998, the Lions have refrained from selecting a defensive back in the first round, despite their previous choices of Terry Fair from Tennessee at No. 20. This decision marked their second consecutive selection of a cornerback in the first round, following Bryant Westbrook from Texas at No. 5 in 1997.

Additionally, bettors have the opportunity to increase their potential returns by predicting Okudah’s selection as third overall. FanDuel offers odds of +135, while DraftKings offers odds of +150 for correctly predicting the top-three order as Burrow-Young-Okudah.

Tagovailoa as the potential Detroit Lions NFL Draft wild card

Tua Tagovailoa, the Alabama quarterback, is considered the biggest wild card in this year’s NFL Draft.

After playing nine games with the Crimson Tide, Tagovailoa’s junior season came to an abrupt end due to a hip injury, which affected his potential as a No. 1 pick.

The COVID-19 shutdown added an extra layer of uncertainty to every team’s pre-draft plans, making his recovery from surgery an even more perplexing situation.

Is Detroit open to investing in a quarterback for the future, despite having Stafford as their current starting quarterback?

Would a team such as the Miami Dolphins (No. 5) or Los Angeles Chargers (No. 6) be open to trading up for Tagovailoa?

Regardless of who ultimately chooses at the third position, sportsbooks consider Tagovailoa as a legitimate possibility. FanDuel offers odds of +170 for him to be selected at No. 3, whereas DraftKings has him listed at +250.

NFL Draft long-shots worth monitoring

The Lions, with a 3-12-1 record, have numerous gaps to address, presenting an opportunity for general manager Bob Quinn to make an unexpected move at the No. 3 spot.

Coach Matt Patricia may find himself in need of defensive tackles, given the departures of Damon Harrison, A’Shawn Robinson, and Mike Daniels. Detroit’s defense may require reinforcements in various positions.

FanDuel has already selected Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown, while DraftKings lists him at +2500 for the third overall pick.

Following Okudah and Tagovailoa, FanDuel ranks Young as the next top contender with odds of +650. This is followed by Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert at +850, Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons at +900, Alabama offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. at +5000, and finally Burrow at +10,000.

At No. 3, DraftKings presents an exciting wild card list which includes:

• Herbert’s odds are +700.
• Simmons has odds of +900.
• +1200 indicates that the person is youthful.
• The odds for Utah State quarterback Jordan Love are +3300.
• The burrow is located at a depth of +5000.
• The odds for Wills are +6600.
• Tristan Wirfs, the offensive tackle from Iowa, has odds of +6600.
• Mekhi Becton, the offensive tackle from Louisville, has odds of +10,000.
• C.J. Henderson, the cornerback from Florida, is listed at odds of +10,000.
• Jerry Jeudy, the wide receiver from Alabama, has odds of +10,000.
• Javon Kinlaw, the defensive tackle from South Carolina, has odds of +10,000.
• CeeDee Lamb, the Oklahoma wide receiver, has odds of +15,000.
• Henry Ruggs III, the wide receiver from Alabama, has odds of +15,000.
• Andrew Thomas, the offensive tackle from Georgia, has odds of +15,000.
• D’Andre Swift, the Georgia running back, has odds of +25,000.
• At an astonishing odds of +50,000, LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton stands out.
• Jonathan Taylor, the running back from Wisconsin, has odds of +50,000.

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